The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3724 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.6 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft